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A970 YJR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA970 YJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 121,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 121,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 120,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 120,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,877 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 118,909 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A970 YJR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A970 YJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A970 YJR?

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What year was A970 YJR registered?

A970 YJR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A970 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A970 YJR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A970 YJR have outstanding finance?

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